They didn't intend for the dining room to have a pronounced retro feel; Flores just picked the wallpaper because she liked the pattern (it's called Tobago, by Arte Wallpapers). She already had the dining set.
Simplify the motif. Instead of a busy rosebud repeat, look for a simplified design for a casual, playful look. The oversized scale of the Tobago design by Arte Wallpapers is fresh and contemporary.
Choose curved pieces. Rounded tables, corners and other elements occupy less visual space than furnishings with sharp corners. This dining room would feel much more cramped with a rectangular table.
Choose curved pieces. Rounded tables, corners and other elements occupy less visual space than furnishings with sharp corners. This dining room would feel much more cramped with a rectangular table.